5823-95 ORD I FIANCE ., 5823-95
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWAI:ER, FLORIDA
RELATING TO THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE: AMEND114G SECTIONS
44.05, 44.51, AND 44,55, CODE OF ORDINANCE-S, TO REGULATE
NEON AND OTHER FORS OF EXPOSED SIGNS OR LIGHTING;
PROS IDING3 AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEA.RW,KrER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Section 44.05, Cede of Ordinances, is amended to read.
44-.05. DeflniitiOns.
All words used in these regulations, except where specifically defi fined in
this section, shall carry their customary meaning when not inconsistent with the
context in which they are used. The following wo rds sot Forth shall have the
meanings as defined in this section
an one i s Multi tenant Ui l di eg means a building where more t
serviced by a common entrance, and where such businesses may be located above the
first story or oth r i se be without frontage on a public right-�a f��a��+.
Neon Sign,trr fighting rrieans any sign symbol , rural or desijqa_created or
illuminated b. ' :rose dons fl uor°escent, i r�caradescent or other l i-qhti q� ��oe
Si ohs internal illuminated b of acv of these i i ght sg�urces are got re rd�d
as neon si ns_ nd _thi definition.
Nonconformi ng sign means any sign that does not conform to the requi r ments
of this chapter.
Section 2. Section 44. I:, Code of Ordinances, is amended to read:
Sec. 44.51, Pe i t:ed signs: sign standards.
(1) Purpose. It is the intent of this section to regulate signs by sign type.
Permits are required for these signs. The requirements of this section are in
addition to all other applicable requirements of this chapter. In the e�irent of
a conflict between the requirements of this section and other appll i cabl e
regdi r es tints, the more stringent requirements shall govern.
(2) Sign standards, general rules.
(g) Building and electrical code compliance, All signs shall comply with
applicable bui l di!fig and electrical code requirements.
°h,N ec�da Lgns and ]i hti_ Neon signs and l i ghti pro shall be oe�rmitted
as f ree.51jj rrdi n d Cached sigma ess Drove ded i n the s charter When neon
1 i ht po is uti l s z ad to _eiE a the archi tectural features of a bui l di zrch
As when used t�o��,��n� ��or a ,_��i�rd�d facades car grchi tectural detailing,
€�r where used to accentuate site 1ands�cgpL_�, it shall riot be re arcled as sic�l
owe er � �t used s freestandi n deli ns or murals or as 6 c ed
,
murals or :desi ns un,e1 ated to the ar chi tedtural features of the bui di di fl tc
which the :1 i i attached shall be iT tted` but shat b cc art t� ward
' 's freeta � attached al 1 o f e area
S4, a�� Cpl i c
Construction of chapter. Nothing in this chapter sha111 be
construed to prevent or limit the display of legal notices, warnings,
informational , traffic, or other such signs which are legally
required or necessary for the essential functions of governrinentall agencies.
Section S, Section 44.55, Code of Ordinances, is amended to read
.55. Nonconforming signs.
( ) Any sign which is in v i el ati on of Crdi nance No. 4035 or Grdi rare Nom 4753
but which is rendered conforming in all resp cts by Ordinance No. 5257 shall be
considered to have been brought into compliance with this chapter, and any
pending citation or notice to appear befdre the unicipal code enf6rcemert board
r the county court shall be dismissed.
An neon si _r ind l l ohti rr� which is rendered nonconformi n b: Grdi nan(,e No..
5823-95 shall v o be�rggui re to conform to these requi rements unl ess such �i s
or l i` hti nA are damaged or destroyed to an extent e ual to 50 percent or me re of
their reel acement c(L t as dqj j rig_dffi ei a1
Sect i on 4. The provisions of this ordinance have been found to be
consistent with the C ity of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan.
Section 5, This ordinance shall take effect imm ediately upon adoption.
PASSED ON FIRS T READING June 1, 1995
PASSED ON SECID14D AND FINAL.
READING AND ADOPTED .Stine 15, 1995 --
AO Aa-A
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Nayor-Commissioner
Approved as to fora Attest:
and legal sufficiency:
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City Attorney �'6'L'Clty Cl rK
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